How do I upgrade the Desert Voe Armor set in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

To upgrade the Desert Voe Armor set in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you need to visit a Great Fairy Fountain and provide the required materials for each upgrade level. The Desert Voe Armor set consists of three pieces: the Desert Voe Headband, Desert Voe Spaulder, and Desert Voe Trousers. This set is particularly useful for surviving the extreme heat of the Gerudo Desert and provides heat resistance, making it essential for exploring areas like the Gerudo region. Upgrading the set increases its defense and unlocks set bonuses, which can be very helpful in combat and exploration.

First, you need to locate a Great Fairy Fountain. There are four Great Fairy Fountains in the game, and each one requires a certain amount of rupees to unlock. The first fountain costs 100 rupees, the second 500, the third 1,000, and the fourth 10,000. Once you have unlocked at least one fountain, you can begin upgrading your armor. The Great Fairy will ask for specific materials for each upgrade level, and these materials vary depending on the armor piece.

For the Desert Voe Headband, the upgrade materials are as follows. For the first upgrade, you need three Molduga Fins. Molduga Fins are obtained by defeating Moldugas, which are large sand-dwelling creatures found in the Gerudo Desert. To defeat a Molduga, you can use bombs to lure it out of the sand and then attack it with weapons. For the second upgrade, you need five Molduga Fins and five Swift Violets. Swift Violets can be found on cliffs and high areas, particularly in the Gerudo Highlands. For the third upgrade, you need five Molduga Guts and five Electric Darner. Molduga Guts are rare drops from Moldugas, so you may need to defeat several to collect enough. Electric Darner can be found near bodies of water in areas like the Faron region. For the fourth upgrade, you need 10 Molduga Guts and 15 Swift Violets.

For the Desert Voe Spaulder, the upgrade materials are similar but require different quantities. The first upgrade requires three Molduga Fins. The second upgrade requires five Molduga Fins and five Swift Violets. The third upgrade requires five Molduga Guts and five Electric Darner. The fourth upgrade requires 10 Molduga Guts and 15 Swift Violets.

For the Desert Voe Trousers, the upgrade materials are the same as the Spaulder. The first upgrade requires three Molduga Fins. The second upgrade requires five Molduga Fins and five Swift Violets. The third upgrade requires five Molduga Guts and five Electric Darner. The fourth upgrade requires 10 Molduga Guts and 15 Swift Violets.

To efficiently gather these materials, you should focus on farming Moldugas in the Gerudo Desert. Use bombs to lure them out and attack them with strong weapons. For Swift Violets, explore the Gerudo Highlands and other high-altitude areas. Electric Darner can be caught with a net or by sneaking up on them near water sources. It is also helpful to use stealth-enhancing armor or elixirs to make catching Electric Darner easier.

One common mistake is not preparing enough rupees to unlock the Great Fairy Fountains. Make sure you have enough rupees by selling valuable items like gems or completing side quests. Another mistake is not having enough inventory space for materials. Expand your inventory by finding Korok Seeds and trading them with Hestu.

Advanced techniques include using the Sheikah Sensor to locate Swift Violets and Electric Darner more efficiently. You can also use the Travel Medallion to quickly return to areas where Moldugas spawn, making farming easier. Additionally, consider using elixirs or food that increase your stealth or attack power to make defeating Moldugas faster.

In summary, upgrading the Desert Voe Armor set requires visiting a Great Fairy Fountain and providing specific materials for each upgrade level. Focus on farming Moldugas for their fins and guts, and gather Swift Violets and Electric Darner from high-altitude areas and near water sources. Prepare enough rupees and inventory space, and use advanced techniques like the Sheikah Sensor and Travel Medallion to optimize your farming. By following these steps, you can fully upgrade the Desert Voe Armor set and enhance your survival and combat capabilities in the Gerudo Desert and beyond.